Book chapter
ICT and Indigenous Education: Emerging Challenges and Potential Solutions
Indigenous Education, pp 63-75
13 Nov 2014
Abstract
This chapter takes a broad look at the ways in which Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been utilized to expand access to education for previously underserved populations. At the same time, the chapter raises new challenges to meet educational needs, particularly those of indigenous populations, by discussing ICT use for professional development and cultural preservation. The chapter describes the need for maintaining respect for diverse classroom communities, producing culturally appropriate web-based educational materials in multiple languages, and building upon a community’s unique cultural customs and strengths. The chapter concludes that further research, evaluation, and policies are needed in order to make technology a viable solution for promoting indigenous knowledge.
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Details
- Title
- ICT and Indigenous Education: Emerging Challenges and Potential Solutions
- Creators
- Rebecca A. Clothey - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Indigenous Education, pp 63-75
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands; Dordrecht
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Global Studies and Modern Languages
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84938309439
- Other Identifier
- 991019173682204721